You can now download Account Opening Forms for your Family Bank account, wherever you are.

PROCEDURE FOR OPENING AN ACCOUNT FOR KENYANS ABROAD

1. Download, print and complete the application and reference forms below.
   1. Ensure the reference form is duly signed by an introducer who is either an existing Family Bank account holder, a practicing professional or an authorized FBL agent.
   2. Filling in your email address is mandatory for communication purposes.
2. Attach the following to the complete application form.
   1. Color passport size photo.
   2. Copy of Kenyan National Identification Card or a valid Kenyan Passport (Make a copy of the 1st, 2nd and last page of your Passport)
   3. A copy of the Social Security Card is acceptable for Kenyans living abroad.
   4. A document showing your physical address e.g Utility Bill, bank Statements, Government or Local Authority Bills and telephone Bills. These Bills dates must be less than 3 months old (Ensure that all copies are certified by a Notary Public).
3. Send the documents via DHL or registered mail to the following address:

Head of Operations and International Banking,

Family Bank Limited,

P.O BOX 74145 - 00200,

Nairobi,

Kenya.

4. We shall notify you on receipt of your documents.
5. The account will be opened and activated within 24 hours and an email sent advising you on the account details as specified on the account opening forms.
6. You can send funds directly into your account using the usual money transfer services, drafts or SWIFT
7. You can do direct credit using the following:

EURO
DZ BANK AG GERMANY
SWIFT CODE: GENODEFF
FOR CREDIT TO: FAMILY BANK LTD
SWIFT CODE: FABLKENA
BENEFICIARY NAME: (customer's name)................
A/C NO (customer's account number)..........................
BRANCH (Family Bank branch)..................................

USD
DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, NEW YORK
SWIFT CODE: BKTRUS33
FOR CREDIT TO: FAMILY BANK LIMITED
SWIFT CODE: FABLKENA
BENEFICIARY NAME: (customer's name).......................
A/C NO (customer's account number)..................................
BRANCH (Family Bank branch)..........................................

GBP
DEUTSCHE BANK LONDON                                           
SWIFT CODE: DEUTGB2L
FOR CREDIT TO: FAMILY BANK LTD
SWIFT CODE: FABLKENA
BENEFICIARY NAME: (customer's name).........................
A/C NO (customer's account number)....................................
BRANCH (Family Bank branch).......................

8. The funds will be credited into your account upon receipt of the funds as per your instructions. Conversion will be effected at ruling exchange rates net of any charges/commission.

NOTE: These forms can also be used to open an account for people resident in Kenya.

For any clarification, please contact us on:

Email:

tradefinance@familybank.co.ke

Telephone:

+254 20 318173

+254 20 318940/2

Facsimile:

+254 20 318174

Postal Address:

Head of Operations and International Banking,

Family Bank,

P.O BOX 74145 - 00200

Nairobi,

Kenya.

ACCOUNT OPENING FORMS

- Application and Mandate Form for Children Account
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- Application and Mandate Form for Joint Account Holders, Sole proprietorships, Partnerships, Limited Liabilty Companies and Registered groups.
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 Account Opening Reference Form.
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